Nymphoides peltata
Nymphoides peltata
(yellow floating-heart)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID2184
Impact TypeInfrastructure
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionControl efforts in Sweden involving the mechanical cutting and removal of N. peltata are estimated at costing 28,000 Swedish krona (SEK) (equivalent to $4,500 U.S. or €3,000 EUR) per hectare (1 hectare = 2.47 acres), or 56,000 SEK ($9,000 U.S., €6,000 EUR) annually if the recommended procedure of cutting twice a year is followed
Reference33533
Great Lakes RegionNo
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